Peter Mann is a rational chap, so when his brother dies, supernatural causes are far from his mind. But at what price do we not recognise the dark forces around us; when the balance of good and evil is so precarious? These are the questions that will confront Peter and his nephew Billy when a series of macabre events make them admit that true malevolence has come to town.
A nice contemporary good versus evil story, with some great dark humour and a fantasy element. The same author wrote Gallasill, which has similar rich, inventive prose and a strong dose of northern soul.
An atmospheric read, with some gruesome bits, but a great well-written narrative with a humorous side. Would be enjoyed by horror fans, as well as a general literary audience.